Anthony Black

Anthony Black is an American professional basketball player serving as a point guard for the Orlando Magic. Selected sixth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, Black spent one season at the University of Arkansas before joining the NBA. He entered the league as a consensus five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American from the 2022 high school class. His career trajectory shows rapid progression, with a breakout 2024-2025 season featuring a playoff-clinching 16-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks. Black has developed from a defensive-minded rookie into an aggressive scoring threat, recording a career-high 38 points against the Denver Nuggets. Standing 6-foot-7, he brings exceptional court vision, high basketball IQ, and versatile two-way play to Orlando’s young core as a foundational piece for the franchise’s future.